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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.59, 1,313.28 and 645.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.59, 1,313.28 and 645.93 is: 966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.59 : 1,313.28 = 645.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.59/1,313.28 = 645.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.59x = 1,313.28 × 645.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.59x = 848,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,286.95/877.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.61

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